Tomenosuke has revealed several photos of their upcoming Clementine sofubi figure from artist Kathie Olivas. This is from the Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus collaboration, and while there's no date specified...it will be released in "the near future".

From the Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus partnership comes a special edition of Amanda Louise Spayd’s Snowshoe sofubi from the Pocket Sideshow series. The "Rococo" Snowshoe colorway is an edition of 40 pieces. Half of these (only 20 pieces) will be sold through Tomenosuke and can be bought from all over the world, excluding North America. Circus Posterus will have the remaining 20 pieces available to North America customers.

"Rococo" will go on sale from Tomenosuke on Wednesday February 18th 2015 beginning at 11AM Japan Time. You'll (hopefully) be able to pick one up for $30.00.

Tomenosuke has posted the paint map for Kathie Olivas's new sofubi figure - Clementine. They've announced that the T+CP (Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus) produced figure will be released in a colorful polka dot version near the beginning of its' run.

Tomenosuke has released a trio of photos showing off the prototype for the next vinyl toy from artist Kathie Olivas. The upcoming sofubi is coming along well, and it appears that the vinyl might include an accessory that slides over the little girl's hand.

The T+CP venture, the collaboration between Tomenosuke and Circus Posterus, has produced some of the best sofubi vinyl figures of the past few years. Among those is a new series of pocket-sized sofubi figures that go by the name - Pocket Sideshow.

The Pocket Sideshow series features four figures, with each design from a different Circus Posterus artist. There’s Otto from Brandt Peters, Penelope from Kathie Olivas, Sproot from Chris Ryniak, and Snowshoe from Amanda Louise Spayd.

Thanks to Tomenosuke, we’ve been able to get our hands on the first Pocket Sideshow colorway. It’s soft black vinyl painted with shades of orange. Also, there’s a limited run of unpainted black figures…if that’s your thing.

These came poly-bagged without being carded. That’s fine for me, as it’s not likely they would stay trapped in those baggy confines for very long. So there’s not much to talk about here.

Our Opinion

I’ve been a fan of the work that Tomenosuke and Circus Posterus have done with some of their larger sofubi figures. In a marketplace that’s currently lacking the number and quality of vinyl toys that it had two or three years ago, the T+CP collective has pretty much carried that torch. While the Pocket Sideshow series is a little smaller (hence…fitting in your pocket), it still features the same quality as its larger brethren.

The series features four figures, each one being from a different Circus Posterus artist. We’ve seen previous T+CP collaborations based on the works of Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, and Chris Ryniak, but this is the first sofubi we’re seeing designed by artist Amanda Spayd. Otto (Peters), Penelope (Olivas), Sproot (Ryniak), and Snowshoe (Spayd) are all cast in black vinyl, with the painted version featuring orange elements (as well as additional paint colors).

The Pocket Sideshow figures are available in both painted and unpainted editions, with the painted version (100 pieces) being more readily available than the unpainted (60 pieces). Each figure features a single point of articulation at the neck, which is just enough for a figure of this size. Also, the sculpting work on especially Otto and Sproot wouldn’t be possible if they went with more articulation.

With series such as this, I normally tend to subconsciously choose my favorite. With the Pocket Sideshow series, I think that award would go to Chris Ryniak’s Sproot character. Some of that might be due to my 4-year-old son’s insistence that Sproot was an angry brussel sprout. But I think the series features four very strong sculpts from four really great artists.

They’re currently available for $40.00 for the duo (painted and unpainted). There are additional colorways planned, including the Winter Colorway that will be available beginning on Wednesday December 10th 2014.

On Wednesday December 10th 2014, the newest series of the T+CP Pocket Sideshow figures will be released. The Pocket Sideshow: Winter Colorway is colored in a nice and Christmas-y white and red. All four figures will be available from Tomenosuke (for worldwide customers except US and Canada locations) beginning at 11AM Japan Standard Time. North American residents can check out Circus Posterus, who have announced they will list their allotment of figures online on the same day.

The figures will be available in a painted version (100 total pieces) and an unpainted white version (60 total pieces). Those pieces will be split between Tomenosuke and Circus Posterus. Tomenosuke has the set of four figures listed for $95.00 for the painted version and $150.00 for both the painted and unpainted versions (8 total figures).

Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus have added a new colorway to their Calliope Jackalope and Heathen Snake Skelve figures. The brightest color ever, the "Bitter Mantis" green colorway, is now available to purchase. While this version of the Sofubi figures was unveiled at Designer Con 2014, this is the first time those outside of North America can get their hands on the duo (unless they went to DCon). Each figure will be limited to only 60 pieces each.

The 7-inch tall Snake Skelve Bitter Mantis Green by Brandt Peters runs ¥11,500 (about $100). And the 7.5-inch tall Calliope Jackalope Bitter Mantis Green by Kathie Olivas also runs ¥11,500. (This is the first Calliope Jackalope with bangs!) There are also unpainted versions of each available in edition sizes of 6 pieces each.

Tomenosuke accepts worldwide orders, except from US and Canada locations. If customers are residents of the North America area, contact Circus Posterus.

Tomenosuke has announced a new green colorway of their Calliope Jackalope and Heathen Snake Skelve vinyl figures. The Bitter Mantis colorway. The Sofubi figures will be unveiled at Designer Con 2014, and Tomenosuke will begin selling them on November 16th 2014 at 11:00AM for Japan and other countries (except North America). Sales will be limited to only 60 pieces each.

Tomenosuke has announced pricing and edition size for their Pocket Sideshow series. The Painted Edition will be limited to only 100 pieces of each design, while the Unpainted Edition will feature 60 pieces of each design. The full sets will run $150.00 for the Painted Edition and $95.00 for the Unpainted Edition.

Also, the Stingy Jack Bewitching IV Editionwill be releasing exclusively for the Bewitching IV Show taking place at Stranger Factory on October 10th 2014. This version will be an edition size 60 pieces and will sell for $95.00 each.

From Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus, comes the new T+CP mini sofubi Pocket Sideshow series. The release of the series will take place on October 9th 2014 (via Tomenosuke), with advance sales planned for TTF 2014. Orders from North America will need to go through Circus Posterus.

The four figures included in the series are (in order as pictured above): Snowshoe (Amanda Louise Spayd); Sproot (Chris Ryniak); Otto (Brandt Peters); Penelope (Kathie Olivas). And this is the perfect colorway, considering how the release will take place close to Halloween.